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Bullet Whisperer

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on: August 13, 2010, 10:07:57 pm
Here is a short and shaky film I took of the Bob Macintyre R.E. 700 Super Meteor [with pre production Connie engine fitted], this machine was raced in the famous 1958 Thruxton 500 mile race by Bob Mac., who was placed second to Mike Hailwood [Triumph T110]. It is worth remembering that the Enfield lost 20 minutes in the race due to a split fuel tank, the rate Bob Mac was gaining, a few more laps and he would have won!
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Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 12:41:43 am
Nice!  I'd love to have an RE twin, but even if I could afford one, they seem to be pretty rare around my area.

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Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 02:00:37 am
Holy Mother of Pearl! - YOU are the Enfield MAN for sure! WHAT a collection of cool vids and pix .... all I can say is WOW! Nice work! REALLY nice work ..... !
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Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 12:50:30 pm
That's a very historic bike, for sure!
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Reply #4 on: August 16, 2010, 01:37:22 am
>>>> Speechless !! <<<<
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